Manchester [UK], Sept 9 (ANI): England skipper Joe Root identified Australia batsman Steve Smith as the standout performer in the ongoing Ashes and said if the batsman is taken out of the equation, the situation would be very similar for both teams.
Melbourne [Australia], Aug 1 (ANI): England skipper Joe Root is excited to bat at number three in the Ashes as he is hoping that coming to bat early will allow him to make some 'big scores'.
London [UK], Feb 14 (ANI): West Indies pacer Shannon Gabriel has extended an “unreserved apology” to England skipper Joe Root following the sledging incident during the final Test match between the two teams at St. Lucia.
Dubai [UAE], Feb 13 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged West Indies pacer Shannon Gabriel after being accused by England skipper Joe Root hurling anti-gay remark during the recently concluded third Test between both the teams.
Perth [Australia], Dec 18 (ANI): England skipper Joe Root has admitted that his side were outplayed in all the three Tests against Australia as the visitors slumped to a crushing defeat by an innings and 41 runs on the final day of the third match at the WACA in Perth.
London [U.K], November 14 (ANI): England skipper Joe Root rubbished the reports of his team being afraid of the Australian bowling attack and and called on the Steve Smith-led side to `bring it on` as the two sides prepare to meet each other in the upcoming Ashes series.
Melbourne [Australia], August 14 (ANI): With over three months left for the highly anticipated Ashes Test series, England skipper Joe Root has warned his teammates to be wary of the Australian crowds and be prepared for some verbal battles with them.
Nottingham [UK], July 18 (ANI): New England skipper Joe Root was taken aback by the 'unfair' criticism made by Michael Vaughan of his side's performance during the Trent Bridge Test against South Africa which they lost by 340 runs.